Senior Information Governance Analyst

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Senior Information Governance Analyst to lead the firm’s information governance program. You will partner with attorneys and leadership to develop best practices, guide lifecycle management, and ensure compliance while mentoring team members.

The role involves leading cross-functional initiatives, implementing governance policies, and driving automation to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of information governance, records management, or related field within a professional services environment.
• Experience leading projects and driving process improvements across cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of information lifecycle management and records retention practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for information governance policies, processes, and technology solutions.
• Develop and enforce procedures, standards, and best practices for the information governance program.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives to improve information management and operational efficiency.
• Implement governance policies to ensure legal, regulatory, and business compliance.
• Analyze data and reporting to identify trends and support strategic decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders on records retention, legal holds, and lifecycle management.
• Train and mentor Information Governance team members.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce risk and enhance data governance.

Skills

Information governance

Records management

Data governance

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Training mentoring

Education

Bachelor×s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Management

Tools

Microsoft 365

ServiceNow

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Job Description: Senior Information Governance Analyst Lead the Future of Information Governance Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking an experienced and strategic professional to serve as Senior Information Governance Analyst, a key role supporting the firm’s Information Governance program. This is an opportunity to lead initiatives that strengthen the firm’s information governance framework, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements. As a subject matter expert, you will partner with attorneys, business professionals, and leadership to develop best practices, improve processes, and drive enterprise-wide information governance initiatives. Working closely with the Information Governance Manager and cross-functional teams, you will help shape the firm’s approach to records management, data governance, and information lifecycle management while mentoring team members and supporting continuous improvement across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert for information governance policies, processes, and technology solutions.
• Develop and enhance procedures, standards, and best practices that strengthen the firm’s Information Governance program.
• Lead complex projects and cross-functional initiatives that improve information management and operational efficiency.
• Implement and enforce information governance policies to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Analyze data and reporting to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with Legal Hold Counsel and firm stakeholders to support records retention, legal holds, and information lifecycle management.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to Information Governance team members and firm personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, promote automation, and enhance data governance practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Expertise in information governance, records management, and information lifecycle best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate processes and implement strategic improvements.
• Proven ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and drive results among cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with experience training and mentoring others.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to protecting confidential firm and client information.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in Information Governance, Records Management, Information Management, or a related field, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of information governance principles, records lifecycle management, and industry best practices.
• Experience leading projects, developing processes, and implementing technology solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Proficiency with records and document management systems, Microsoft 365, enterprise collaboration platforms, and reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with ServiceNow, PowerShell, Python, workflow automation, or structured and unstructured data environments is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as Information Governance Professional (IGP), Certified Records Manager (CRM), Electronic Records Management (ERM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Lean, or Six Sigma are preferred.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative, high-performing Information Governance team where your leadership and expertise will help shape the firm’s information governance strategy and drive meaningful operational improvements.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits.

This position may be filled in the following locations.

• Colorado compensation range: $71,470 to $106,190 annually
• Illinois compensation range: $75,430 to $112,080 annually
• Washington state compensation range: $75,390 to $112,020 annually
• Washington, D.C. compensation range: $81,420 to $120,980 annually
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Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP and/or its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.